Senegal, first time in the world cup, caused an historical upset by beating reigning world champions France. Boupa Diop scored Senega's goal, the first of the 2002 competition.

France played without Zinedine Zidane, said to be the world's greatest player.

Bruno Metsu, Senegal's coach is a very happy man today and is already preparing his team for the next game - against Denmark on the 6th of June.